Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 120.0% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $17,653 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
951% more expensive in San Diego
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Gary, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,274.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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